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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

-=Findlay, O., can boast Of the only
mask factory in the United States. This
factory shipped 10000 masks during
one month recently.
Most of the southern iron shipped
north Is carried in schooners. Cotton
manufacturers, it is said, may save
money by forwarding theifproducts in
the same way.
Peat fiber. after being Invested OF
the mud by heat and water, is being
used for the manufacture Of paper
The sweepings Of house, cobwebs and
dust are being utilized for the same
purpose.
The National Toothpick Associa-
ton, of Maine, expects TO manufacture
enough wooden toothpicks the present
year to load train of fifty railway
cars. Tho number Of toothpicks to
make up that amount is placed at
5000, 0o0,00 Most of the toothpicks
used in this country are made in Maine.
An instance of the value of photog-
raphy in detecting the relative motion
Of stars is given by M. de Gothard.
Comparison of recent photograph
with measures recorded by Vogel in
1S67-69 appears to show that cluster
All G. C. contains an eleventh magni-
tude star which has changed its posi-
ton relatively to the other stars to the
extent of % seconds year.-Boston
Globe.
In his recently published notes of a
naturalist in South America, Mr.. John
Ball says that at Tocopilla, on the rain
less west coast OF the continent, about
latitude 90 degrees south, he found
what he had often heard of, but almost
ceased to believe ina land absolutely
without any trace Of vegetable life. He
could not even detect lichen, although
he examined the rocks with magnify
ing lens for the purpose.
1t has been asserted by physiolo-
gists of repute that the nutritive value
of mushrooms was equal to that Of
butchers meat. This view, however, is
not sustained by the Investigations re-
Gently made in Vienna by DR.. Stromer,
who declares that fresh mushrooms do
not possess very valuable nutritive
properties, and are difficult Of digestion;
that dry mushrooms are only slightly
preferable, and that both correspond
most nearly to cabbage in usefulness as
food.-M Y Ledger.
The production of locomotives In
Europe during the year 1886 amounted
in England to 1900; Germany, 1000
France, 1000; Belgium, 500; Austria
400; Switzerland, 12O; Italy, 20; Sweden
so; Russia, 40, and Holland, 20; in al
6,4OO engines. The largest works in the
world is the Baldwin Locomotive Works
in Philadelphia, which is capable O
turning out 600 per year. Borsig il
Berlin can produce 800 in that time. :
Public Opinion.
"A French physician announces tia
distressing or excessive palpitation o
the heart can always be arrested by
bending double, the head down and thu
hands hanging, so as TO produce tenn
porary congestion of the upper portion
of the body. In nearly every Instance
of nervous or anemic palpitation thu
heart Immediately resumes its natura
function. II the movements Of respira
ton are arrested during this action, the
effect is still more rapid. 1.-The Farmer
| and Manufacturer
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18
PuNoENT PARAGRAPHS,

He has the best education who
best knows how to find ont--Spring-
FIELD Union.
Some men vas always like der key
hole on der back of clock. They vas
behint time. -NeU Age.
Never rashly precipitate yourself
into n position you may find through
maturer experienceyou are unfit to fill.
-Flippancy is a spurious form Of
wit that is made to do service for the
real article in this country.-Mobile
Register.
There are two things which man
is bound to take on faith-his wife's
private opinion Of him and what sau-
sages are made Of
The cares which are the keys of
riches hang often so heavily at the rich
mans girdle that they clog him with
weary days and restless nights, when
others sleep quiet,y.--Izaak Walton.
IL do believe" said a lawyer,
CHANGING at his opponent that my
learned friend has been inoculated with
stupidity" perhaps SO; but the gen
eral belief is that you have it in the
natural way" retorted the learned
friend.-M y Ledger.
Mrs. Young to friend seeking one
dollar for aid society)-'I can't afford
to give you much, for l have large
family to support" Fricnd-"Why,
you are just married" Mrs. Young
Eyes, but our servant has a mother and
eight children depending on her for
food. "-Judge.
The Picnicker
Every picncker hates,
With hatred intense,
The man who put up
That barbed wire fence.
Washington Critic.
First Omaha Girl-"Dear mel the
paper says Miss Ramsey, girl of
twenty. who goes to Cambridge Uni
versity, beat all the male students at
the recent examinations. Second
Omaha Girl-"Wcll. we'll Took all
the prizesP" II suppose So" Poor
grill She must be terribly homely to
be so smart"
I'm climbing the ladder Of fame,
my son. you must not look for unmixed
pleasure; the man just above you will
be continually treading on your fingers,
but then you have the satisfaction Of
stepping on the fingers of the fellow
Just beneath you. 1t is only he who is
at the foot Of the ladder whose state is
wholly unblessed.
Cant somebody stop that run
awayP" yelled stranger in Detroit.
excitedly, as a cab came tearing down
the street at break-neck speed, driver
and passenger both apparently frantic
with terror. That amt no runaway"
said an old resident carclessly; ''it's
the umpire getting away from the base
ball grounds. The boys must have got
beat. "--Indianapoiis Sentinel.
Stranger Cat ticket Office window
when does the next train West
startP" Unintelligible grunt by ticket
agent as 1t a through-train or way.
trainP" Grunt. Young man, am
the new superintendent Of this road
and am delighted with the evidence
you give Of long experience in your
position; your salary shall be raised at
once. 49, Omaha World.
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oificers who tried to escape their duty
now and then by jaunt in tho neign,
} boring capital. But he. OF course, dia
not wish to be observed. So he placed
a mirror in the room, which accurately
reflected what occurred upon the bridge
One day. in the evening OF which
masquerade was to take place in Berlin
he sat as usual al his desk. when'
CHANGING in the mirror, he saw
cavalry Captain in the act OF crossing
( He concluded at once that the object Oh
his ride was the masked ball which MS
Majesty also intended to visit, but hsa
forbidden his officers. A few hours
later he also started for Berlin and ap-
peared in the opera-house at the proper
time. His sharp eye soon recognized
the sinner in the mask OF noble Vene-
tan, and he followed him. step
by step, until he was thoroughly con-
WINGED that he had made no mis-
take. Stepping in trout of the culprit'
and gazing at him with transfixing
glance, he thundered: MASK. l know
you'll" The officer, who Immediately
recognized the tones Of his King, was
frightened for moment. He knew
that heavy punishment possibly dis
inissal, would be melted out to him.
But he collected himself and replied:
''Mask, do not know you" "Mask,
you are cavalry Captain --W With
resolution of despair the officer an-
swcred; Eyes; but / am here without
leave of absence. He is a scoundrel
who betrays me-" The King bit his
lips. The answer was unexpectedly
collected and impudent. But presently
he said: Upon my word it remains
our secret"
The officer left the masquerade,
hurried to his hotel, sprang upon
his horse and galloped back to Pots
dam. On the following morning at
eight o'clock he appeared pune
tually for duty in the Lustgarten.
whittier his regiment had been COM
manded. The King soon began the re-
view, staring strongly ut the Captain
as he passed down the file. but saying
nothing, all being in excellent order.
Suddenly he halted at the center. "Cav-
airy Captain -" resounded his stem
torian tone. The officer. now certain
Of his dismissal or long arrest. rode for
ward in strictest military fashion, sa-
luting the King, as he thought, for the
last time. Nearer" commanded his
Majesty, as the Captain stopped at the
customary distance. He obeyed. "Mask,
you are a Major. but he is a scoundrel
who betrays it." "Upon my word,
your Majesty, it remains our secret, u
answered the officer, relieved now o.
his heavy heart.
A year went by and the promotion
remained an unrevealed secret, the
Captain doing his duty as hitherto. Or
the anniversary Of the event. wher
again presenting his regiment to thu
King in the Lustgarten, the following
parole orders were read: Cavalry
Captain - is promoted to the rank O.
Major, his patent dating from n veal
ago to-day, and has four weeks leave
of absence for the carnival in Berlin.
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JEEEERsoN.s sAW.MILL.
A Hitherto Unpublished Aneodots Of tn
Famous Statesman

Famous Statesman
Mr.. Stansbury, the stenographer,
used to tell story about the erection
Of saw-mill at Monticello, by Presi-
dent jefferson, after he had retired from
the Presidential chair. He invented a
windmill and sent for an engineer. to
whom he submitted his plans. showing
him hill exposed to currents Of air. on
the top Of which he proposed to build
a saw-mill, to be propelled by vertical
sails. The man Of professional science
examined the plan, and listened with
profound attention and Difference to Mr..
Jefferson's explanations of II, and TO
his eloquent illustration of the advan-
tages it would secure. Having heard
him through and being asked by the
philosopher "What he thought Of i"
he replied, with great sincerity, that it
was a most ingenious idea, and was de-
cidedly the best plan for = saw-mill he
had ever seen. jefferson was delighted.
and forthwith entered into . written
agreement for the erection Of such
mill on the neighboring heights.
The work went bravely on, the
inventor very frequently mounting
his horse and riding over TO see how
it proceeded. When the frame was up,
and the building approached its COM
pletion, the engineer rode over to Month
cello, TO obtain a supply Of money and
TO get some directions about the saws.
Jefferson kept him to dinner. and when
the cloth was removed, and wine sat
upon the table, he turned to his guest,
and with an air Of much satisfaction,
exclaimed:
"And SO, Mr.. -, you like my mill"
II do, sir, indeed, very much; IL Is
certainly one Of the greatest improve
ments in the construction Of asaw-mill
/ ever witnessed"
"You think the sails are so hung that
1t can not fail to work welli"
Certainly. it must work; It can't
help it."
"And there's always 3 wind upon
that hill; IL It does not come up one
valley, 1t is sure to come up the other;
and the hill is SO high and steep that
there is nothing to interrupt the full
sweep Of the wind, come which way It
will. You think, then, on the whole,
that the thing can not fail of complete
successr'
II should think SO, sir. but for one
thing"
"Ahl what's thatp"
II have been wondering in my own
mind how you arc to get up your saw
logs"
Jefferson threw up his hands and
eyes. II never thought of that" The
mill was abandoned, Of course. Ben:
Perley Poore, IN Boston Budget
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18
THE PEOPLES INCOME.



OF the World.
The aim Of all labor is the income il
brings. 1t is the harvest of work. II
follows the clearing, the blowing, the
sowing, the cultivating. 1t is the reap
ing.
The United States leads all the ma
tons of the world in the amount of the
gross earnings of the people.
1t has attained this position among
the nations of the world in n remark
ably short time. A century ago the
United States was feeble nation on
the coast line of a new and distant con-
tinent. 1t exported little tobacco
and few hides, and produced enough
at home for the people to live well, but
it cut no figure among the nations of
the world as a nation with an income.
But since that time the activity, the
enterprise, the genius of the people,
pushed it forward until it overlook the
older nations of Europe one by one,
and finally led them all in the aim of
all people--income.
Mulhalls table showing the annual
earnings of the principal nations of the
world for 1880, demonstrates that the
Initial States stands nj tho baad.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18
AN EXPENSIVE LUXURY.
What 1t Costs to Raise n Boy for the FIJI
Twenty Years OF His Life.

What 1t Costs to Raise a Boy for the First
Twenty Years of His Life.
my father never did any thing for
me-" recently remarked a young man
who a few weeks ago finished his school
life, and is now seeking a good bust
ness opening. Judging by the words
and the complaining tone in which they
were uttered the member of the firm
who heard them is prone 10 believe
that the young mans idea of doing
something" is an outright gift of a
thousand dollars in a lump, or the
purchase of partnership in an estab-
lished concern. This young man, to
the knowledge of the writer, has never
done one months actual work for
others in his entire life. His life has
been passed in the pleasant pastimes OF
the home circle, in reading, study,
hunting, fishing, ball-playing, yachting
and other employments not particularly
beneficial to others. He is type of
that class of boys whose parents are
sufficiently well-to-do to keep servants
to attend the household drudgery, and
whose fathers follow vocations in which
no use can be made of the boys spare
hours. Like most boys Of his class, he
looks upon his board and clothes for
twenty years, together with his pony,
jewelry, bicycle, ETC., as matters OF
course. The writer, while the com.
planning remark was still ringing in
his ears. had the curiosity to make &
conservative compilation of what il
costs to raise an ordinary boy for the
first twenty years Of his life, and here
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ADVERTISING RATES.

One inch one time, s.. 90; one week, 81 so; six
months, 81. 90; twelve months, $500.
One column one time, $500; one week 1880
six months, sos 90; twelve months, $4,000.
For further information apply for card OF
rates.
Special locals so cents per inch for each inser-
tioh; among reading matter 20 cents per line:
obituary notices over 10 lines, resolutions Of
respect, announcements Of festivals, concerts
Atl all entertainments where an admittance
Zee 10 charged cents DER line for each inser-
tioL.
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THRIFTY VICTORIA.
What IL Costs Great britain to MAlntain
tho Queen and Her Family.

What II Costs Great britain to MAlntaih
tho Queen and Her Family.
Imade an inquiry as to the cost OF
sustaining the royal family, and the
figures in this connection will be inter-
csting, particularly as the subject will
soon become n political issue, with
more acrimony than ever before.
1t costs England nearly $6,0O0,OO0 a
year to sustain the palaces reserved for
the exclusive use of the Queen and her
family, and nearly an equal amount to
sustain the royal pleasure grounds; the
Queens Guards cost 81, 100000. and
the royal yachts 81, 500, 900, total an
nual expenditure Of SIC, 000,0 900 or so
for the protection and pleasure OF the
royal family. In addition to this the
Queen is allowed f5G0,0)0, or $780,
00J, for her annual expcnses-at least
this was the amount in 1885. She has
Privy purse of f6O,00), which is for
her pin money; last year she disbursed
nearly $40, 900 rs royal aims" but
reimbursed from the public treasury by
order of Parliament and granted over
$l00 900 in annual pensions for services
performed, which was also charged to
the people. This covers her Majesty's
expenses for the year
Then the Prince of Wales had an al
lowance of els. ITO, the Duke of Elm
burgh had the free use of the Royal
Palace, known rs Clarence House, and
large sum was spent in repairs dur
ing the year, which was paid from the
treasury. In addition to this, his al
lowance was E2S.0)0. The Dake is n
very rich man on his own account, and
rs heir to the Duke of SaXe-Coburg,
will shortly inherit the princcly estates
and enormous revenues of his uncle.
the reigning Duke, which are said to
reach $4,000 year. In addition TO
this his wife brought him a marriage
portion of s.. 900. 900 and an annuity of
200, 900, or $3.50, 900, a year. In 1874,
when an attempt was made to increase
his allowance, it was asserted that he
had married the richest heiress in Eu-
rope.
m + al
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wELL.rIMEp lMPupENoE.
An Amusing Aneodote OF Frederick th
Great and n Cavalry Captain.

An Amusing Anoodote OF Frederick the
Great and n Cavalry Captain.
The days Of the historical 'Long
bridge" leading from Berlin to Pots
dam, are numbered-a bridge which
played an important part in tho career
Of Frederick the Great In tho days Of
that King all travellers between the two
cities were compelled to pass over the
bridge, and few escaped the nioparch's
notice while sitting in the study Of his
neighboring palace. Here he was ac-
customed 10 keep strict account Of his
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18
LIGHT DRESS FAeRIcs.

The Best and Most Harmless way Of
Washing and Ronovating Them.
Since certain qualities Of woolens and
silks are now almost as generally con-
sidered washable as linens and cottons,
the caretaker of the family apparel is not
infrequently puzzled about the pro-
cess by which their renovation is ac-
complished. OF course, there is always
the professional cleaner or the skilled
laundress, but they are not always at
hand, and. besides, their charges are
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18

The Times-Rerieto tells n good joke
on Tuscarora man who started to
Eko in his own rig the other day.
While driving in the hot sun he fol.
asleep. When he woke again he found
himself six miles nearer Tuscarora
and still going. The horse had turned
around while his master was enjoying
Il nan. and was making good Time OIL
the back track.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18
Arc You Going to Kansas
Missouri, Colorado, Cali
fornia or Any Of The
Western Statea7

II you should avail yourself of the
advantages that are now offered by
che Kansas City Route, the only d.
rect route from the South to the
West and Northwest. This line runs
its entire trains, with Pullman Palace
Sleeping Cara and free Reclining
Chair Cars, from Memphis to Kan
sas City, saving many hours time
over any other route. Ifyou are go
ing you will save money by purchas-
ing your ticekts via Memphis and the
Kansas City Route. Send for large
map Of this Snort Route mailed free.
Address,
J.E. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City, Mo.
Or, II. d. ELLIS, Ticket Agent,
81 Madison Street Memphis, Tenn,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18

DE-, A. b. Gr,lli hs, an English
physician, has just published COM
munication when is of great impor-
lance to horticulturists and agricull-
wrists. He demons rates that iron
sulphate is an antidolc for many of the
most virulent epidemics which attack
field and garden crops. The iron sui
phate destroys the celluloso of the fun
guscs, but does not affect that of III
attacked plant 1t is. therefore, an
antidotc and destroyer of such para
site germs and funguscs as the potato
disease. wheat mildew, etc. -Pablic
Opinion.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18

The aboYe table shows the reward
that each nation receives for the labor
that its people put forth. II is one OF
the most important showings that can
be made.-Saa Francisco Chronicle.
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In this computation only grants of
Parliament are included. no account
being taken of sinecures of military
and naval pay, of residence which have
been not only rent free, but rates and
taxes free, nor of many other items
Beverly Crunlp, in Chicago Inter Ocean.
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The remaining members of the royal

This makes total of over $40, 000,-
900 a year as the cost of royalty to
England, and it is good deal as the
stage driver said, for every grandchild
the Queen has pulls few more pennies
out of the pockets of the poor men of
Great Britain.
In preparing for the debate that is to
come on this question one of the lead
ing Liberals has gone into calculation
of the cost of Queen Victoria and her
family to the people during the fifty
years she has been upon the throne,
and am permitted to print it:
Her Majesty's average (eaS5 OOo) 1887
1886 inclusive. ............ 4lS,o6o,Ou
Late Prince Consorts allowance (tSO,- ..
Princess iI Royai iis,ooj $3.50. ass4,ooo
Dowry)...... 10000
Prince Of Wales (e4OOOO $3.50 GOsonO
Marriage yote.-.-........... 25'4OJ
Vote OF ls'o................. Oloo 49,. 40,
Princess OF Wales (eI0,0oO) 1s63-S5.... $4,000
Duke Edinburgh tRl50O0) 90
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .fls0,OO
Ce25,0oO 1875. .............. 10000 ,,o,.
Princess Helena $4,000 '66sS. ei2O,OOO
''''''''''.' - $4,000
Princess Louise (s6,OOo) '7l.sG e 10000
''',.' 10000
Late Princess Alice $4,000
6275. ........:......;.. ....E s,00
''.' 10000
Duke Connaught Cfi5,OOo) II
,e5S 81 mn; ;1ocsss;'''''''''.''' @ i7SS10
'''''''' 80. --o- $4,000
Late Duke Albany Cfi5,OOC
'14-o2.. ......'.. .tlzuOO
(f25 OOO) 1884,. ......... 5000
10000
Duchess Of Albany $4,000 'Si-S6.. 1900
Duke OF Cambridge (e12,0OO) $685.. $4,000
Duchess of Cambridge (f6.000l '50-S6. $4,000
Princess Augusta $4,000 '43-S0...... $4,000
Princess Mary $4,000 '5O-69. e 1900
$4,000
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-Maidens in their teens are the rage.
TRULY ask chem their age twin always
DO In tcons
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yellow fever and cholera were
never known 70 exist in the northern
districts Of Lower California, says the
Governor Of that territory.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18

Two young electricians Of Munich,
named Mestern and Helidobler, have
invented sort of telephone which fixes
the spoken word on a chemically pro-
pared sheet of paper.
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Yes, this is moderate estimate Of
the financial balance against the boy
who complains that his father has
never done any thing for him.-Bgt-
1dto Express
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-18

AT least one poultry ration a day,
in the morning, should be soft food
ground grain, mixed with water or milk.
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Cheap Club Rates.

Subscribers to the Souri, KENTuoKIAN VII
be given the benefit OF tho following cheap Cab
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GRATITUD.

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